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Late 19th Century German Ceramic Beer Stein

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Steins with anti-Jewish images were very popular in late 19th century Germany. The constitution of the newly unified Germany, adopted in 1871, emancipated all Jews. The following decades saw a surge in anti-semitism. It was more vicious and openly expressed, and became a popular cause for several political parties. Cream-colored ceramic stein with a curved ceramic handle with a molded leaf design and a conical pewter lid with a pewter thumb lift and pewter mountings with embossed floral designs. The body has one panel with a bas-relief design, painted black in the recessed areas, depicting three Jews taking advantage of a German farmer. Across the top is a banner with German text: “DIESER PFLUG WÄR NICHT SO SCHWER WENN LEVY COHN UND SCHMUL NICHT WÄR” (“This plow would not be so heavy were Levy Cohn and Schmul not here”). A farmer stands behind a plow pulled by two horses. He is frowning and holds his downturned head with one hand and a whip in the other. Three Jews, in hats and long coats, have smug facial expressions and large noses. They sit on and weigh down the plowshare. Each holds a document with German text: “Wechsel / Dokument / Hypothek” (“Bill of exchange / Document / Mortgage”). Germany, circa 1890. While deeply offensive and disturbing, anti-Semitic beer steins from the late 19th century are studied by historians and collectors as artifacts that document the prevalence of anti-Semitism and nationalist sentiments in German society at the time. They are reminders of the harmful effects of prejudice and discrimination.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 5.2 in (13.2 cm)Depth: 3.86 in (9.8 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Pewter,Glazed,Painted
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5281240028222

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